Father Jacques Hamel International Award 2024 edition
Press release – October 2023
The murder of Father Jacques HAMEL, on July 26th, 2016, remains etched in all memories.
Created in 2017, the award bearing his name rewards journalistic work that highlights initiatives in favor of peace and interfaith dialogue.
For its 6th edition, the prize became the International Father Jacques Hamel Award. Indeed, the Fédération des Médias Catholiques (Catholic Media Federation) wishes to promote the memory of Father Jacques as widely as possible, and particularly internationally, so that as many journalists as possible may contribute to honoring his memory.
Who makes up the jury?
Chaired by Mgr Dominique Lebrun, Archbishop of Rouen, the jury is made up of Roselyne Hamel, sister of Father Jacques Hamel, of Jean-Marie Montel, managing director and member of the board of Bayard Presse, and of various media representatives.
Who can apply?
All producers of an original work – professional journalists and press correspondents, whether salaried or freelance – can apply. Entries must have been first published or broadcasted in a media outlet between February 1st, 2023 and November 30rd, 2023. This applies to any kind of journalistic media, whether print, radio, television or online.
The €1,500 prize will be awarded in Lourdes, during the next Journées Internationales Saint-François-de-Sales in January 2024.
APPLICATION FORM
Applications should be sent to the secretariat of the Fédération des Médias Catholiques
18, rue Barbès - 92128 Montrouge cedex
or by email at
federation@medias-catholiques.fr
before midnight December 17th, 2023.
Applicants must provide the following documents:
- Photocopy of an identity document, together with contact details, address, telephone number, email address, name of media outlet, and date of broadcast or publication.
- A document explaining the motivation behind the work and the circumstances in which the article, photo, drawing, sound, audiovisual or multimedia document was produced.
- Three copies of the subject produced on paper or in digital format (sent by Internet/flashdrive).
- If the application is from abroad, it must be accompanied by a French translation (paper or audio).
To consult the regulations: Regulations of the International Father Jacques Hamel Award – 2024 Edition